"We've been surrounded."
He raised his head, looking at Kelan, who shared the same solemn expression, and continued in a hoarse voice.
"We must abandon the siege! Gather all forces immediately and retreat east. Otherwise, we'll all die here!"
The east toward the Gray Swamp Territory is the only escape route.
The Earl there fled long ago. Currently, only homeless refugees and murderous bandits roam the area. As for the Earl Domain's castle, it's firmly controlled by their people.
Through the Gray Swamp Territory, they can disperse some forces into the Forest to continue engaging the Kingdom's army, while letting Selas lead a squad into the Ten Thousand Ridges Mountain Range to join the Rot Clan, using the Ratmen's Strength to re-arm them.
Although Selas never mentioned it, most Green Forest Army leaders are well aware of his close ties with the Ratmen.
Just as they tacitly acknowledge the existence of Ulgos.
